Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
4 commentsA whole new industry has been created to serve the needs of green businesses—green office supplies. Green office supply companies don’t only carry recycled paper—you can also find green desk organizers, briefcases, business card holders, and computer products. Energy [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsIf you want to save the environment AND earn a living, there are many wonderful green business ideas to choose from: There is high demand today for solar power installation businesses and windmill installation businesses—due both [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
3 commentsCrimes against the public have public servants protecting and punishing them—why shouldn’t crimes against the environment have the same roles? The answer is that there are such roles and environmental protection has taken an increasingly larger role [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
126 commentsIncreased awareness of the need for green business practices has led to the availability of many types of green business grants. If you want to start a green business, the time is now! One such source [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
A new and very popular college major is Environmental Engineering, which prepares students for the job of helping preserve and clean up our environment. Many schools offer this program as part of a Civil Engineering discipline [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
A greater awareness of environmental issues and global warming has caused many businesses to go green. Rising energy costs have provided another strong incentive for many businesses to move to green power sources. Industrial use accounts [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
A beautiful and unique part of the world with a fragile ecosystem is the Florida Everglades. Preservation of this natural area is of utmost importance, yet many visitors flock to see the Everglades every year. Another fragile and breathtaking natural [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
1 commentGreen living has firmly taken root among the affluent population, and hotel and resort owners are standing up and taking notice. There are many resorts who are working hard to look green when they really aren’t, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Even if you can’t choose a green hostel or resort on this trip, there are still things that you can do to make sure that your trip has a minimal impact on the environment: First of [&hellip... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
2 commentsIf you love being pampered and you’re committed to being green, you’re in luck. With the rising U.S. trend of green spas dedicated to the use of natural materials in both their buildings and their treatments, there’s no [&hellip... Read More →
Lighting
— How to Use a Light Meter to Set Appropriate Light Levels
— T8 Plug-And-Play LED Linear Bulb Options
— LED vs. CFL vs. Incandescent light bulbs
— True Cost of LEDs
— Outdoor lighting Options
Kitchen Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for the Kitchen
— How to Install a high-efficiency cache aerator
— How to Clean Your Refrigerators Condenser Coils Or Fan
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy efficiency tips for the refrigerator and freezer
— Installing a High Efficiency Faucet Aerator
— 9 Energy Saving Tips For Efficient Cooking
— Refrigerator and freezer Temperatures: Find the ideal temperatures and humidities for efficient operation
— 5 Natural Remedies for Deodorizing a Refrigerator
— Natural Cleaning Recipes
Bathroom Efficiency
— 4 Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Bathroom
— How To Install A Water Efficient Shower Head
— Test The Flow Rate Of Your Kitchen Or Bathroom Faucets
— Replace the Wax ring on the toilet
— Replace the flapper valve on the toilet to eliminate leaks
— How to Install a Toilet tank bag
— Install high Efficiency Shower heads
— Changing The Sink Aerator
— Check the toilet for water leaks
— How To Install A Shower Flow Valve Adapter
— Green Product Review: 1.0 gallon per minute faucet aerator from Niagara Conservation
HVAC Efficiency
— Energy Efficiency for Window AC units
— How to clean the furnace motor for efficiency
— Efficient furnace filters
— How To Insulate Your Attic Duct System Step by Step
— How to Insulate Your Electrical Outlets
— Weatherstripping 101
— How To Install A Filter Whistle On Your A/C Unit
— How To Insulate Old Windows Without Buying New: Energy-Saving Window Inserts
— Check (and fill) insulation gaps using a laser thermometer
Laundry & Appliance Efficiency
— Make Your Computer More Energy Efficient
— Setting the Temperature in Your Fridge/Freezer for Maximum Efficiency
— Energy Saving Tips for Washing Machines & Dryers
— How You Can Save Money By Cleaning Your Home Appliances
— How To Clean Your Dryer’s Lint Trap, Screen And Vent
— How to clean a lint vent using the LintEater
Yard & Garage:
— How To Test And Maintain Your Car’s Tire Pressure
— Water efficiency for the irrigation systems